Provisioning of public goods is one of the primary functions of the government and one of the main justifications for their existence. It is a role that no other agency or institution can fulfill, and which remains the most essential parameter of good governance. Markets cannot provide these goods, but depend upon them for their existence. Understanding the concept of public goods, its characteristics and why they are important in public policy is the first step towards ensuring a fruitful public policy and good governance....

The ancient glory of Silk Route depended on political stability in the region, and the combined attraction of China and India as trading destinations of the East. Attempting to rejuvenate this ancient glory through the ambitious One Belt One Road (OBOR) Project, China has consciously kept India away from being a major stakeholder, by letting China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) through disputed territory. Though that may serve Chinese political agenda, it risks making OBOR outcomes negative and converting it into a major Chinese blunder....

When God made us, He made us to be free, holy and strong. He also made us in His image to imitate His son, Jesus, by starting with the founders of faith such as Abraham....

God in His loving mercy had given the world His written Word many centuries ago. In His loving mercy He saw to it after the end of the Middle Ages that eventually every person could have it in their native tongue. In our time His mercy continues, enabling each one to really study, enjoy, and be blessed by the Holy Bible....

This article explores the fact that for any economic and commercial activity, we should keep in mind the potential impact on ecology and environment. Developed and developing economies have realised this impact and are exploring newer ways to overcome the negative impact of modernity and consumerism on environment....

Global warming and climate change are becoming more and more important in our society. They are both critically important and are at devastating risks to society. The ozone is under severe attack and evidence of this is being felt by the tremendous heat that is now affecting our earth....

The suicide by fame Godman has brought to light that Indians including the political leadership are greatly influenced by such charlatans and cannot lead India away from obscurantism and blind belief...

One of Isaiah’s first prophetic utterances involved one of his sons. And though the prophecy was mainly directed at the kingdom of Judah, how and where Isaiah was commanded by God to prophesy holds a precious message for each person that reads this article, no matter who they are or what they have done....

Democracy over the centuries has had it's share of both admirers and critics yet a large majority of contemporary governments claim to be democratic in some aspect or another....

The meeting is laced with history and is a moment of great importance as six decades of hostility seem like a bad dream...